Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology
Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology
MSA20208
W520
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 08/05/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification applies to a learning and assessment environment where access to normal production operations is not available. A typical environment will be for application in a VET in Schools delivery environment or other simulated or trial manufacturing environment where a high degree of supervision exists. The units are suitable for delivery in a school environment and for schools to contextualize the units to local manufacturing industry activities.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded a Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology, competency must be achieved inten (10) units of competency:
- five (5) core units of competency
- five (5) elective units of competency
Select five (5) elective units from Groups A, B and C:
- At least one (1) Group A unit must be completed but up to four (4) may be selected
- At least one (1) Group B unit must be completed but up to four (4) may be selected
- Group C Units:
- Up to two (2) elective units can be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available at Certificate I or II .
Note that the manufacturing technology units listed above (coded MSAPCII) have been specifically developed for the Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology. They are designed for use only in a Pathways qualification or skills set. They should not be used in other instances as replacements for units that have direct job outcomes
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD496 | MSS402001A | Apply competitive systems and practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WD506 | MSS402051A | Apply quality standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WD511 | MSS402080A | Undertake root cause analysis | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W8249 | MSAPMOHS200A | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Manufacturing Practice Elective Units
At least one (1) and up to four (4) may be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD502 | MSS402031A | Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WD498 | MSS402010A | Manage the impact of change on own work | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WD505 | MSS402050A | Monitor process capability | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WD497 | MSS402002A | Sustain process improvements | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Manufacturing Technology Elective Units
At least one (1) and up to (4) four may be selected from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9035 | MSAPCII296A | Make a small furniture item from timber | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9036 | MSAPCII297A | Make an object from cloth using an existing pattern | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9037 | MSAPCII298A | Make an object from metal | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9038 | MSAPCII299A | Make an object from plastic | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9034 | MSAPCII295A | Operate manufacturing equipment | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to two (2) elective units can be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available at Certificate I or II.
*Note that the manufacturing technology units listed above (coded MSAPCII) have been specifically developed for the Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology. They are designed for use only in a Pathways qualification or Skill Set. They should not be used in other instances as replacements for units that have direct job outcomes.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXM4 | MCM20105 | Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN4 | MSM20216 | Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology | Qualification |
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